I am disappointed in what is happening at the library with the reduction of hours and the corresponding reduction in labor.

Why did this happen? Few seem to know. Certainly The Evening Sun was surprised too. Why is it that the Hanover administration has to work in secret? Was this explained to the voter before they entered office? What will be next? Maybe trash collection. It seems like those in office forget who they are working for. Those in that category make money for themselves and somehow think they are doing a good job.

In the future, items like the library have to be handled differently. Let the people know in writing that there is a problem and what you propose. There should be a starting point.

When we moved here in 2002, the library was in the basement and we were part of the volunteer group that moved it into the new building. If there was a money problem at that time, it was not discussed. If that location was all that Hanover could afford then the library should not have moved. Donated dollars for the new facility should have been returned to the families.

A good starting point before the administration decides further cuts to the poor library is to put forth cross the board pay cuts. If that isn't possible, then look for ways to lower costs. Analyze what happened since the library moved and how all of a sudden its costs are causing all the problems in Hanover. Report this in writing and come up with choices.

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We live in a democracy. This library change and the way it was done doesn't make any sense. Maybe all the users would have to start paying for the services. If new books were needed it should have been communicated to the users.

I like to go to the reading room. Maybe I should have been on a list to pay for the USA Today once or twice a month.

As I have said before, management knows how to take care of themselves, and the main cost savings they usually come up with is in the reduction of labor. In addition, their plan is always rosy. Let's start doing things right. Don't go backward. Get the people involved. Save the library.